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Tim Fernholz
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Senior Space Reporter, Payload
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Immigration, FilmTechnology, Finance TV, Vietnamese History
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By Tim Fernholz Verified| Payload@ SpaceX launched a mission for the NRO early yesterday on board a Falcon 9 rocket, which had 11 previous booster flights under its belt. The NROL-145 launch is the first under the Space Force’s Phase 3 Lane 1 rubric—a launch contracting mechanism that will spend $5.6B on relatively simple launches with fewer requirements, which might suit new entrants to the national security launch game
By Tim Fernholz Verified| Payload@ President Donald Trump’s executive order calling for a new, satellite-based missile defense architecture around the continental US has defense contractors salivating, but questions about the cost, capabilities, and requirement for such a system remain unanswered. Are we already doing it? The executive order calling for the “Iron Dome” (now Golden Dome) system expected the Pentagon to deliver a plan by the end of March; that architecture has yet to be shared publicly
Company Info
Payload
Payload Space is a media company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2021. It focuses on the business and policy aspects of the space industry, providing news reporting, analysis, and insights on topics such as space technology and military operations. The company serves decision-makers and professionals in the space sector, including those at SpaceX, Blue Origin, and NASA. Payload Space offers a range of services, including a daily newsletter that delivers updates and analyses, the Pathfinder Podcast featuring discussions with industry thought leaders, and the Polaris Newsletter focused on space policy. Additionally, it provides Payload Pro, a market intelligence product, and organizes events to foster networking among industry professionals. With recent funding of $12 million, Payload Space is set to expand its offerings and enhance its content.
Santa Monica, California, United States
Founded: 2021